In preparation, here are 5 plants that you can start growing around your pool, that have been said to repel mosquitos naturally.
Citronella
Citronella is a relatively easy plant to grow and has a strong aroma that repels mosquitos. The plant itself is a clumping grass and can grow up to 6’ tall.
Citronella can be planted in pots and placed around the pool, or you can put it directly in your garden. It likes sun and warm climates.
Basil
There are many varieties of basil and it is an easy plant to keep alive, which is great news for those of you who are not equipped with a green thumb.
The most common varieties, among gardeners, for deterring bugs are lemon basil or cinnamon basil.
Lemon Balm
It is a hardy herb and grows well, even in the shade. It is usually planted in pots because, like many mint plants, it can spread fast.
Peppermint and other mint plants can also be effective.
Marigolds
Marigolds come in a variety of warm colours - red, yellow and orange – and their scent is unattractive to pesky flies and mosquitos.
If you want to add some additional colour, try lavender – it also repels bugs and it smells amazing! (Assuming you like the smell of lavender)
Garlic
Adding garlic to your flower bed will give you a fresh supply for backyard barbeques and help keep those nippy bugs away.
In fact, you can even buy garlic based repellents to spray around your properties perimeter.